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About Us
Salem Housing Authority has a strong relationship with local, state and federal government. However, we are an independently operated agency . Chartered under state law, we are an autonomous, not-for-profit public corporation. The organizational structure allows housing authorities to work in conjunction with local governments and agencies to develop long-term housing strategies for communities.
Though independently run, housing authorities are required to follow federal regulations. Salem Housing Authority has 90 Public Housing Apartments which are subsidized by HUD through Capital Funding Grants and Operating Subsidy. Also, Salem Housing Authority owns and operates a multifamily program called Bright Meadows with 60 apartments. This program is funded by HUD through MHDC (Missouri Housing Development Commission) by the Section 8 Project Based Program and receives a monthly voucher.
To be eligible for these you must qualify by income. The income limits are posted at our office and on our website. Criminal/Credit Backgrounds are performed at no charge. Applications are available at the office.
Salem Housing Authority Board members are:
Rose Kinerk Vice-Chair (term expired) New member pending approval.
Wanda Henson: Member
Richard LaBrash Sr.: Member
Sherman Odom: Member
Sherry Lea: Member
Staff contact for the board:
Melissa Shaw
Executive Director
606 McGrath Ln.
Salem, MO 65560
573-729-6453
m.shaw@salemha.com